Nigerian citizens can apply for the Portugal Golden Visa, a residence by investment route open to non EU nationals. Property based options were removed, so qualifying investments now centre on funds, business creation, research and cultural heritage.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
The Portugal Golden Visa is open to non EU and non EEA nationals, which includes Nigerian citizens. There is no rule that excludes Nigerians as a nationality. Applicants must be at least 18, have a clean criminal record, hold valid health insurance and make and maintain a qualifying investment.
Family members such as a spouse, dependent children and dependent parents can usually be included in the same application. Confirm the current dependant rules and document list with the official authority.
Qualifying investment now focuses on a subscription in a CMVM registered investment fund that does not invest in real estate, a commitment to scientific or technological research, a contribution to cultural heritage, and business or job creation routes that create new full time jobs in Portugal. The exact figures and fund eligibility change, so confirm each route with AIMA and a licensed professional.
The real estate purchase route that the programme was once known for has been removed. Do not rely on older guides that still list property as an option.
Processing depends on AIMA application volumes and scheduling and has run long in recent cycles. Golden Visa holders face a low physical stay requirement compared with ordinary residence routes. The number of years of legal residence required before a citizenship application is being changed under the 2026 nationality reform, so confirm the current waiting period for non EU and non CPLP nationals such as Nigerians with AIMA before you plan around it.
Beyond the qualifying investment there are government application and renewal fees, biometrics fees and professional costs. Amounts change and are set by the authority, so confirm the current schedule with AIMA rather than relying on a figure from a third party guide.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Investment fund route | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | CMVM registered, not real estate |
| Cultural heritage route | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Lowest published qualifying route |
| Government and processing fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Set by AIMA, change periodically |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Yes. The programme is open to non EU and non EEA nationals, and there is no nationality rule that excludes Nigerians. Applicants must meet the investment and eligibility conditions and pass due diligence.
No. The real estate route was removed. Qualifying investment now focuses on funds, research, cultural heritage and business or job creation. Confirm the current list with AIMA.
Portugal is reforming its nationality law in 2026 and the required years of residence before a citizenship application is changing. Confirm the current waiting period for Nigerian nationals with the official authority before planning.
The Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum, known as AIMA, administers residence permits in Portugal. Always verify the current rules with AIMA and a licensed professional.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
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